Barbados
Barbados Reignites Their ‘Get Into Rugby’ Youth Program
The Barbados Rugby Football Union reports that there was a very good turnout for the restart of their 'Get Into Rugby' (GIR) program on January 14, 2023. The coaches reported that they had a vibrant and varied group of youngsters participating. The sessions run every...
Caleb Jordan: What is means to represent Grandparents’ Birth Nation of Barbados
Former Rugby Canada Men’s Sevens international Caleb Jordan is set to compete at next weekend’s Rugby Americas North Sevens Qualifiers in Nassau, Bahamas. However, this time he won’t have a Maple Leaf on his chest. When the whistle blows to kick off the action at...
Women in Leadership Directive Profile: Danielle Phillips, Barbados
Danielle Phillips is a force to be reckoned with in the Barbados rugby community. Whether you meet her on the pitch or in the board room, she is passionate about the game of rugby and the support required to run a successful programme. Rugby was not a sport that...
Bajan Rugby Women Make History
On Friday, September 3, 2021, two Barbadians faced off against each other in the Northeast Conference ECAC - Eastern College Athletic Conference (part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association – NCAA). These universities have been playing against each other for...
11 Nations Set to Compete in 2021 RAN Sevens in Turks and Caicos
August 26, 2021 – Today, Rugby Americas North (RAN) confirmed the 11 men’s teams set to compete in its 2021 RAN Sevens in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos from October 16-17. Held at the picturesque Meridian Fields, the two-day tournament marks the highly anticipated...
Amanda Whipple lands journalism internship with BC Rugby News
Amanda Whipple The name belongs to an eighteen year old Canadian girl who had the privilege of growing up in a small island in the Caribbean, Barbados. One who enjoys writing about people’s experiences and sharing stories for those who aren’t able to share it...
Barbados Rugby’s George Nicholson: 35 Years of Leadership, Camaraderie and Community
With a history of over 35 years in Rugby, George Nicholson’s career impressively spans right across the spectrum of the sport. Although his experience officially encompasses 22 years as a player and 14 years as a referee, those who know George, know he is a man of...
Setback but still positive outlook for Barbados’ Mikyle Walcott
This article was written by Morissa Lindsay, for Barbados Today. To read the original story on Barbados Today's website, please click here. Senior national rugby player Mikyle Walcott has described the Coronavirus pandemic as a setback as he had his sights set on...
MURRELL ON A MISSION: RUGBY BARBADOS’ VP INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
"Rugby shapes lives,” says Vice President of the Barbados Rugby Football Union (BRFU) and National Director of the Get Into Rugby Barbados (GIR Barbados) Programme Kevyn Murrell when asked about the motivation behind his role within the Rugby community. Murrell’s...
BARBADOS’ JARA EMTAGE-CAVE IS FLYING HIGH TO HARVARD
Bridgetown, Barbados - Barbados might be a small island, but there’s no shortage of beauty, brains and brawn on this nation’s rugby pitches. Just ask 18-year-old Jara Emtage-Cave, one of the island’s most promising up-and-coming women’s players, who not only loves a...